For the Second Sunday of Lent, we read the story of the Transfiguration from Matthew 17.
Upon seeing Jesus in His glory, along with Moses and Elijah, Peter says, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” Peter was having a moment, and he wanted to “pitch camp”; he wanted to stay in that place.
I hope that we have shared that same moment and sentiment as Peter. It often happens on a retreat. We have a moment with Jesus, and, if we could, we would just like to freeze time and stay there forever. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works. When we have those profound encounters with Christ, we must savor the moment. But then we have to go back into the world. Hopefully, that moment, that encounter will change us forever. Then we can share Jesus with the world.
Father, as we encounter the transfigured Lord, may we be changed, and bring the message of His glory into the lives of others. Amen.
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